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Introduction to Computer Computer System A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware program. It has the ability to accept data (input), process it, and then produce outputs. Computers can also store data for later uses in appropriate storage devices, and retrieve whenever it is necessary.Modern computers are electronic devices used for a variety of purposes ranging from browsing the web, writing documents, editing videos, creating applications, playing video games, etc. They are designed to execute applications and provide a variety of solutions by combining integrated hardware and software components Characteristics of Computer There are various characteristics of computer system depending on their size, capacity, and specifications. But, the major characteristics of the computer can be classified into Speed, Accuracy, Diligence, Versatility, Reliability, Consistency, Memory, Storage Capacity, Remembrance Power, and Automation: i.)Speed of Computer Speed is one of the major characteristics of the computer system. A computer works so fast that it can process any task and provide the output in fractions of seconds. A powerful computer can handle trillions of instructions per second which is really incredible. With its incredible speed, computers can reduce the amount of time to perform any digital task. The speed of a computer is measured in microseconds and nanoseconds. ii.) Accuracy of Computer Computers not only provide incredible speed, instead, they are also capable of consistently working with accuracy. The degree of accuracy in computers is very high; computers can perform calculations at almost 100% accuracy. Errors may occur in a computer system, but only because of wrong human input or inaccurate data. iii)Diligence of Computer Unlike a human, the computer doesn't get tired or lacks its concentration. Due to this. characteristic, it overpowers human being in most of the regular tasks. It can work for hours without any fault. This means that if millions of calculations are to be done, a computer will perform every calculation and provide all the results with the same accuracy. iv.)Versatility of Computer Versatility is one of the most wonderful features of computers. This means that the computer has the ability to perform completely different kinds of works with the same accuracy and efficiency at the same time. It is not just a calculating machine anymore. For example: for one moment it can be used to create invoices or bills, and the next moment it can be used for inventory management or any multimedia task, etc. v)Reliability of Computer The results obtained by the computer are very reliable. But this is true only when the data given to the computer or program is correct and reliable. vi.)Consistency of Computer The computer is so consistent that it can perform trillions of processes without errors for several hours. This means that we can use a computer 24 hours a day or 365 days a year continuously. Furthermore, it provides consistent results for the same set of data, that is, if it is given the same set of data multiple times, it will give the same result each time. vii.) Memory of Computer Acomputer has a builtin memory, where it can store instant data immediately. Here, we are referring to random access memory (primary memory) that holds data as long as the computer is. connected to a power source. Data is erased from memory after shutting down the computer. In addition, the computer includes ROM (read-only memory), the cache memory of different levels, virtual memory, etc., thereby speeding up performance ix.) Automation in Computer Computers can also be used to automate routine tasks with the help of a task scheduler such as launching a specific application or software, sending an email, scanning for viruses, and many other maintenance tasks. Besides, computers can also be programmed to perform many complex tasks. For example, the computer can start daily maintenance tasks automatically when it is in an ideal state. This includes tasks such as software updates, security scanning, and system diagnostics, etc. ‘Types Of Softwares Computer Hardware: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer. Computer Hardware is any part of the computer that we can touch these parts. These are the primary electronic devices used to build up the computer. Examples of hardware in a computer are the Processor, Memory Devices, Monitor, Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, and the Central Processing Unit. Computer Software: Software is a collection of instructions, procedures, and documentation that performs different tasks on a computer system. we can say also Computer Software is a programming code executed on a computer processor. The code can be machine level code or the code written for an operating system. Examples of software are Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Chrome, Photoshop, MySQL, etc. Differentiation between Computer Hardware and Computer Software Hardware *Definition:Hardware is a physical part of the computer that causes the processing of data. *Development:it is manufactured. -Dependency:Hardware cannot perform any task without software +Process of Creating:Electronic and other materials are used to create hardware. +Tangible:Hardware is tangible as hardware is a physical electronic device, that can be touched Durability: Hardware typically wears out over time. Software “Basic Definition:Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer exactly what to do. *Developmentt is developed and engineered. -Dependency:The software can not be executed without hardware. *Process of Creating:The software can not be executed without hardware

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